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Strike a PoseThe Pitch: OK, so this one is a bit pricier than my usual selections, but it is the season of special gift-giving and certain occasions call for something more high end. I think this product is unique and very useful: Item #AH10950 from BARSKA Optics (asi/63490) is the Point 'n View "binocam." It’s an 8 x 32 binocular and high-resolution 5.0 MP digital camera in one. The supplier suggests using it for travel programs (think about those whale watches), golf tournaments, sports events, sales meetings, employee recognition programs or executive gifts. Carrying case, neck strap, software and cables included, plus a one-year limited warranty. Pricing starts at: Qty.-1; list price-$233.34; price code-R. Web address: www.barska.com.The Bottom Line: In plain view.

Kid PowerThe Pitch: No big surprise here: Kids are apparently smarter than adults. A Boys and Girls Clubs of America survey found that almost 68% of those ages 11-18 said they would not want to be president. Help them out with making other smart career choices with "What Will I Be When I Grow Up?" It’s a fun coloring and educational book from Firstpoint International (asi/54405). Item #CB1043 spotlights many different career options for kids. It includes games and activities, word scramble and word search, jokes and funnies and signature pages.Pricing starts at: Qty.-250; list price-$0.62; price code-R. Upsell with crayons! Web address: www.betterlifeline.com.The Bottom Line: Color outside the lines.

Savvy SeatThe Pitch: At my son’s freshmen football game last night, my husband and I coveted the cozy-looking stadium seats the people below us had, as we practically froze to the concrete bleachers in 38-degree, rainy weather. (You probably should not covet thy neighbor’s seats, but we did.) Any athletic supporter would appreciate the Metro Seat, available in four sport theme designs, fromPicnic Time Inc. (asi/78065). It reclines and has a 300 denier polyester seat cover with zipper. Pricing starts at: Qty.10; list price-$28; price code-R. Web address: www.picnicpromotions.com.The Bottom Line: Cushion your sales.

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I’m Warming Up To ItThe Pitch: Here’s another product we could have used by the frigid football field last night: Item #EK-057 from Superex (asi/90231) is a hand warmer that lasts up to 10 hours. Plus, a recent study actually debunked the saying, “Cold hands, warm heart,” by showing that warm hands make for a warmer heart. (I think these people have too much time on their warm hands.) At any rate, this product is perfect for all types of outdoor events and fall/winter sports.Pricing starts at: Qty.-300; list price-$1.45; price code-R. Web address: www.superex.com.The Bottom Line: I’m a big fan.

Save It for a Rainy DayThe Pitch: It might be too late for Washington and Wall Street, which is one reason it’s never too early to teach our kids to save their money. Dard Products Inc. (asi/48500) has a “Happy Piggy Bank” that fits the bill. Let me ask you, who can resist a happy pig? It comes in pink or blue and item #DP-567 is on sale starting at: Qty.-50; list price-$4.95; price code-R. Web address: www.tagmaster.net. Expires 12/31/08.The Bottom Line: A penny saved.

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